James Verdon: County commissioners act unethically on Twin Lakes

I live in the Twin Lakes subdivision and am not very happy with what is going on regarding the rezoning efforts.

Do you know it is not illegal for a government agency to utilize its influence to lobby for one of their own initiatives?

Do you also know that the current Boulder County commissioners serve as the board of directors for the Boulder County Housing Authority?

Did you know that the Boulder County Housing Authority sent an email to all of the employees of Boulder County and other county related agencies asking them to advocate in favor of the land-use change regarding Twin Lakes?

Did you know that on Sept. 10 a county commissioners' election forum was held where current County Commissioners Elise Jones and Deb Gardner were asked how it is possible that the housing authority is able to send emails to all of the departments and agencies that utilize their services asking them to advocate in favor of their land-use change?

Did you know that County Commissioners Elise Jones and Deb Gardner did not think there was any issue/problem/concern with sending that email and that no lobbying occurred?

Really?

If it wasn't lobbying then what would you call it other than unethical, immoral, and a conflict of interest?

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